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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 370.37, 555.62 and 153.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 370.37, 555.62 and 153.96 is: 230.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    370.37 : 555.62 = 153.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    370.37/555.62 = 153.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    370.37x = 555.62 × 153.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    370.37x = 85,543.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,543.26/370.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 230.97

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